"Velvet Eden" by Richard Merkin is a vintage hardcover collection of erotic photography, published by Random House Value Publishing in 1985. This book features 295 pages of captivating photographs, with the author being credited as the Random House Value Publishing Staff and Outlet Book Company Staff. The illustrations are in English and showcase a range of subjects and themes within the genre of photography and erotica, making it a visually stunning and provocative addition to any collection."